Things to do in London this weekend
What you doing this weekend, London? There are plenty of amazing Friday, Saturday and Sunday activities in London that'll see you right through til Monday.
Just because Easter's been and gone doesn't mean there's nothing to do. It's all happening this weekend in London and there's plenty of fun to be had. The Uniqlo Lates at Tate Modern is back on Friday and promises a late-night arty party to remember. Saturday sees a free two-day fitness festival called EleFit in Elephant and Castle. Don't forget to nab your spot early and cheer on runners at the big London Marathon kicking off this Sunday. Your weekend in London, sorted!
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What’s on this weekend?
London Marathon
If you're not a born athlete, join the crowds lining the world-famous 26.2-mile route. We recommend Tower Bridge, Embankment and the teary finish on The Mall.
Uniqlo Lates at Tate Modern
The Tate Modern's late-night shindig returns, this time celebrating wacky sculptor Franz West. As well as heaps of modern art, you can discover pro-LGBT+ performances, textile-making classes, pin-badge workshops and more.
Family Tree Live
Obsessed with ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Join two days of lectures, workshops and displays on family lineage. Then find out if you're the heir to an eccentric Prussian count's fortune.
Vaisakhi Festival
This worldwide celebration will bring thousands of revellers to Trafalgar Square. Expect talks, traditional food, turban-tying and a jam-packed programme of live performances and kirtan (spiritual music).
EleFit
For once, we recommend not skipping the gym this weekend: this two-day fitness festival features R&B yoga from Gymbox, A Ministry of Sound '80s fitness class, over-65s cheerleading and healthy treats for anyone flagging.
Classic Car Boot Sale
Traders flog all manner of wares, including vintage clothing and craft beer, from some very handsome pre-1989 vehicles
Restaurant of the Week: Kaki
A Sichuan restaurant in King's Cross. Go for the bold flavours and portions that'll make you wish you'd brought ten friends.
‘Sweet Charity’
The classical musical gets an Andy Warhol makeover in Josie Rourke's Donmar swansong. Anne-Marie Duff is glorious in the title role.
Dulwich Spring Market
There'll be 60 independent traders at the SoLo Craft Fair in Dulwich Village, so head down to pick up some jewellery, ceramics and candles. If that isn't enough there'll be free sweets.
Chilli Sauce Championships
Hot damn! Chilli brewers and heat lovers unite to judge London's best homemade hot sauces, with a second judging category for spicy jams, pickles, chutneys and preserves.
Show of the Week: ‘A Tale of Mother’s Bones: Grace Pailthorpe, Reuben Mednikoff and the Birth of Psychorealism’
Psychoanalytical art from a part of brilliant surrealists. It's fascinating, often beautiful and it might teach you something about yourself.
Eighth Grade
A teenage girl grappling with social media, school and growing up. This warm coming-of-age movie from YouTube star-turned-director Bo Burnham.
‘Three Sisters’
Chekhov's classic directed by rising star Rebecca Frecknall. Patsy Ferran, Pearl Chanda and Ria Zmitrowicz are stunning siblings.
Rave of Thrones
An enormous immersive ‘GoT’ dance party, featuring blizzard machines, impromptu sword battles and Hodor himself on the DJ decks. Hodor!
Fertility Fest 2019
Yup: it's an entire festival about fertility. The headline show is ‘Avalanche: A Love Story’ (Saturday April 27-May 12) in which Maxine Peake stars in an adaptation of Julia Leigh's IVF memoir.
William Eggleston: ‘2¼’
Perfectly lit photographs of America by a true master of the form. It doesn't matter if he's shooting a car or a person, Eggles always creates beauty and unease.
Pebblefest
This planet-friendy festival brings together loads of ethical brands. There's a free plant-based brunch from Rude Health and beer from Toast Ale, brewed using leftover bread.
Covent Garden Photography Tour
Unleash your inner Rankin at this photo workshop. Explore the area's backstreets with your lens before discussing your work.
London Transport Museum Depot Open Day
Please mind the gap and take a deep dive into London Transport's Museum's fascinating working store containing over 320,000 vintage items. There's also a whole trainload of activities including craft workshops, rides on the open-air miniature railway and life-size heritage vehicles.
Yard Sale Pizza x Matty Matheson
You're going to want a pizza this before it goes off the menu. Culinary badboy Matty Matheson and Yard Sale Pizza collaboration have teamed up together to bring you a bagel-inspired 'Brick Lane Bad Boy' pizza topped with pastrami, gherkins, pickled cabbage and hot mustard.
Unity Diner
A cool non-profit vegan diner in Hoxton. Their guilt-free plant-based burgers and hot dogs are so good you won't even miss the meat.
Derek Jarman: ‘Shadow Is the Queen of Colour’
Grimy sculptural paintings by one of our great cultural polymaths. Their delicate, rough beauty is totally entrancing.
Bar of the Week: Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration
Another bar in the Mr Fogg's family, inspired by adventures around the world. A mechanical negroni - yours at the push of a button.
Styx
A taut moral thriller about a woman on a dream trip that takes a horrifying turn. It's a masterful, nail-biting watch.
Green Rooms Market at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery goes green with this independent plant trader takeover, plus drinks and street food.
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